Footy Talks lead writer Edwin Tubb joins Waking The Red managing editor Michael Singh to chat all things Manchester United. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Manchester United's two holding mids, sexy football, and Roy Keane vs Jamie Redknapp

Montreal have a new name and a new bagde. But they may have alienated the majority of their existing fanbase in the process.In this episode of Footy Focus Group we look at the weird world of footballing rebrands, and explore who wins and who loses when clubs get misguided make overs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's in a (re)name?

For years he was the next big thing, but at Spurs he’s fast become football’s forgotten man. In this Episode of Football focus group we look at the rise and fall of Gareth Bale, and ask whether a moment of genius on the weekend against Man City might epitomize his strange footballing story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time to 'Bale' Out?

His name is firmly etched in the footballing landscape - especially when ‘transfer season’ rolls around. That's because Jean-Marc Bosman’s legal action created the ‘Bosman Ruling’ and single-handedly revolutionized modern football.Michael De Luca tells the fascinating story of an unassuming player who dug in his heels, and changed football forever in the process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football Focus Group: The Bosman Rule

The VHS blooper reel is a blast from the past - an artifact from a simpler footballing world, before the internet changed the game (and our lives) for ever. In this special episode of Footy Focus Group, Kevin Kennedy explores our fascination with sporting failure, and contrasts Beckham and Pogba as markers of a shift in footballing self-consciousness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Perceptions of failure from Beckham to Pogba

Online gambling is pouring money into the EPL, but what effect is that having on teams and fans alike?Many top clubs are now heavily reliant on gambling sponsorship and more and more fans now see online gambling as an integral part of their enjoyment of the game. In this episode of Footy Focus Group we explore the darker side of gambling and the beautiful game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Raising the stakes: the uneasy marriage of footy and online gambling

Barcelona and Arsenal are two clubs steeped in tradition - both and off the pitch. But they're also both struggling to perform in 2021 and suffering indentity crises like never before.While in the EPL, clubs are fronting the Rainbow Laces campaign to support LBGTQ inculsion in sports - but in a geolocated way that makes their commitment to the cause seem partial.In the episode of Footy Focus Group Kevin Kennedy explores different kinds of footballing culture clash, as identities within clubs, and between clubs and their fans, collide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Different versions of the culture clash at Arsenal, Barcelona and the Rainbow laces campaign

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Footy Focus Group: The Bosman Rule

Test your footy knowledge against the best in our festive footy quiz!Thirty fiendish questions from the notebooks of Kristian Jack. Can you beat Luke Wileman's thoroughly moderately score of 21?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The KJ Footy Talks Live Holiday Quiz

In the final live show of the year Luke and KJ attempt to sum up a season like no other, looking back on the MLS Cup final and reflecting on their 2020 Footy Talks Live highlights.Special guest TFC legend Drew Moor discusses the Toronto connection in Colorado, the legacy of Greg Vanney, and his most memorable teammates and plays at BMO.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season Round Up, MLS Cup Final review & Drew Moor Interview

TFC legend Dwayne De Rosario shares his joy at making the list, and discusses both the ‘miracle of Montreal’ and his new book through some sketchy wifi.And after winning MLS MVP by a huge margin, Luke and KJ discuss the rise of Alejandro Pozuelo - asking if the attacking midfielder can reach even greater heights next season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TFC legend Dwayne De Rosario Interview

Luke and KJ discuss the big managerial names rumored to be in the running at TFC, and praise Justin Morrow for his role in establishing Black Players for Change, after the collective received the MLS Humanitarian of the Year award. Fox commentator John Strong, who’ll be calling the MLS Cup final this weekend, joins the show to talk about finally getting back into stadiums, Nico Lodeiro’s ‘culture setting’ in Seattle, and whether or not David Beckham should be on the MLS best 25 players list. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Awards season, MLS Cup Final & Fox's John Strong Interview

The season may be over but the drama certainly isn't. Now that the postseason is upon us TFC have some serious issues to contend with. As if losing the club’s most successful manager wasn't enough, there are questions to consider regarding the roster, with key players at the end of their contracts and others struggling for form or gametime.In this special episode of Footy Talks Live Luke and KJ take questions from TFC fans across the globe and embark on a deep dive into the key issues facing TFC in advance of the 2021 season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TFC post season deep dive - Luke and KJ leave no stone unturned

With the news of Greg Vanney’s departure still sinking in, Luke Wileman and Kristian Jack look back on Vanney’s TFC legacy, and the difficult task of replacing him at the club he helped to transform. Was this a quick decision at the end of a grueling season or part of a plan much longer in the making? And will Vanney take some time away from the game, or was his decision informed by the prospect of a move to LA Galaxy?Extra-special guest Jonathon Osorio gives his views on Vanney’s departure, and pays testament to the manager's role in developing him as a player, as well as transforming the clubs fortunes  on the pitch.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Vanney departure & Jonathan Osorio Interview

Luke, KJ and Stevie look ahead to the playoffs, with Philadelphia Union the team to beat after picking up the Support Shield. Can Jim Curtin’s men build on an impressive run, or will a lack of postseason experience find them lacking when the pressure is on? Returning guest Taylor Twellman gives his thoughts on a crazy year in the MLS, the timing of the playoffs, and a surprisingly strong soccer culture in Hartford connecticut.Taylor talks us through an outrageous overhead kick (our Powerade play of the week) the playoff prospects TFC and his old team New England Revolution; and the managerial future of his old teammate Thierry Henry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footy-talks-weekly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Playoff preview & Taylor Twellman being Taylor Twellman

Kristian Jack and Steven Caldwell are back with a brand new podcast with deep dives into the EPL, MLS, and all the headlines from the world of football.

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